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Corneal argyrosis: histologic, ultrastructural and microanalytic study.

Z A Karcioglu, D R Caldwell

    Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'Ophtalmologie
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Iatrogenic ocular argyrosis, a rare condition, developed in a patient after a single application of mild silver protein eyedrops. Silver deposition in the cornea was primarily linked to sulfur, not selenium.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Toxicology
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Iatrogenic ocular argyrosis is a rare condition caused by silver deposition in ocular tissues.
    • Mild silver protein (Argyrol) is an antiseptic agent sometimes used in ophthalmic preparations.
    • Herpetic keratitis is a viral infection of the cornea.